A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these ...

Across the globe, water scarcity is no longer a distant concern—it’s a present and growing crisis.  Today, more than 2.3 billion people live in regions facing water ...

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Morning shower ...

Across the globe, water scarcity is no longer a distant concern—it’s a present and growing crisis. Today, more than 2.3 ...

Many atheists consider themselves to be highly rational people who rate evidence and analytical thinking above religion, ...

As rates of depression and suicide in youth spike, experts are asking whether social media makes kids depressed — or whether ...

Human beings are a panicky species – quick to fear and slow to understand. Over much of our evolutionary history, this ...

Many grooves and dimples on the surface of the brain are unique to humans, but they’re often dismissed as an uninteresting ...

Lightning is a phenomenon that has fascinated humanity since time immemorial, providing a stark example of the power and ...

More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) In February, the US’s National Ignition Facility fired off its seventh laser shot, generating a record-breaking amount of energy for a laser-ignited fusion reaction. Can ...

Fentanyl is the deadliest illegal drug in US history by far. It’s often described as the ultimate high, but it’s actually an ...